Combined medication "Katachrome" - eye drops used to treat eye diseases. In particular, it is used to treat cataracts - partial or complete opacification of a capsule or substance of the lens, accompanied by a decrease in visual acuity.
Composition:
The composition of the drug includes catachrome, adenosine, cytochrome C, sodium succinate, nicotinamide.
Release Forms:
Eye drops are available in the form of a clear, red solution, in 10 ml bottles, with a dropper cap.
Pharmachologic effect:
Oftan Katachrome, reviews of which can be read on many medical forums on the Internet, improves oxygen metabolism in the lens or in the cornea of the eye and prevents their further clouding. The active components of Oftan Catachrome — nicotinamide, adenosine, and sodium succinate — have a tonic effect on an irritated or tired eye.
Cytochrome C is an antioxidant and plays an important role in redox biochemical processes. When applied topically, the component is not absorbed into the systemic circulation. Adenosine penetrates perfectly through the cornea of the eye and is involved in metabolic processes occurring in the lens.
Indications for use:
"Katahrom" - eye drops are used for prophylactic treatment of the early stage of cataracts of various origins and keratitis - inflammatory processes in the cornea.
Instructions for use:
“Oftan katahrom” - eye drops are instilled on the day 3-4 times 1-2 drops in each sick eye. Treatment for cataracts lasts at least 1 month, with various inflammatory processes in the cornea - a crescent.
Patients wearing soft contact lenses should be removed before instillation and reinstalled no earlier than 15 to 20 minutes.
At the very first use of the bottle with eye drops, you need to turn the cap, simultaneously press down and then open the bottle itself.
Side effects:
Katachrome - eye drops, well tolerated by patients and, basically, has no side effects. But there may be a short tingling and burning sensation in the eyes, contact dermatitis or allergic conjunctivitis may occur.
Very rarely, short-term nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath may appear. Possible arterial hypotension, sensation of pulsation in the temples or heat. Due to the vasodilating action of the components of this drug, fainting is extremely rare.
Contraindications:
There are no clinically established explicit contraindications to the use of the medicinal product; it does not affect car driving and control mechanisms.
However, people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug should be careful in its use. The drug "Katachrome" - eye drops - is prescribed only for adults, is not used to treat children under 18 years of age.
There are no results of clinical trials of the use of the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
Before using eye drops, it is imperative to consult a doctor.
Overdose:
Due to the fact that eye drops are slightly absorbed into the blood and their active substances are rapidly broken down, no significant, serious reactions associated with an overdose have been identified. If such reactions appear, symptomatic therapy is carried out.
Drug Interactions:
In the course of various clinical studies, no reaction to the interaction of the drug with other drugs was detected.
Terms and conditions of storage:
The drug is stored for 2 years, out of the reach of children, in a cool (at a temperature below 15 degrees) place.
After opening the bottle with eye drops, they must be used no later than 1 month.
The drug is approved for sale without a prescription.